Tierra Linda

What Tierra Linda's governing documents say

Tierra Linda is a single-family residential subdivision in Glendale, AZ. Owners own their lot and home; the homeowners' association maintains common areas and enforces the rules set out in this Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the home on it. The association maintains common areas (e.g., roads, landscaping tracts, irrigation) and can charge fees for recreational facilities. You must maintain your lot (keep it clean, clear weeds, water landscaping) and install front yard landscaping within 45 days of occupancy or face a $100/day fine.
• Building & lot restrictions: Only one single-family residence per lot, with minimum livable area: 2,500 sq ft for one-story, 3,500 sq ft for two-story (with at least 1,650 sq ft on grade). Setbacks vary by location (e.g., front 45 ft, rear 20 ft, interior sides 10–12 ft). All construction must be completed within 9 months. Roofs must be tile or wood shake. No mobile homes, trailers, or temporary structures as residences.
• Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee (ACC) must approve all plans for construction, alterations, landscaping, fences, and other improvements. Submit two copies of plans and any required fee; if no response within 30 days, approval is deemed granted (but structures must still comply with all rules). The ACC can refuse for aesthetic or harmony reasons.
• Pets: Only a 'reasonable number of generally recognized house pets' are allowed. Swine, peacocks, and geese are specifically prohibited. Pets must be leashed when not in a fenced area, and owners must clean up excrement. Any animal structure needs ACC approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Passenger cars and pickup trucks (up to 3/4 ton) may park on lots if they meet setback requirements and get ACC approval. Campers, trailers, motor homes, and boats must be screened in the back with prior ACC approval. No inoperable vehicles or those under repair allowed outside an enclosed garage. No commercial vehicles except in a garage.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay annual assessments for common area maintenance, taxes, and reserves. Maximum annual assessment was $720 in 2001, increasing up to 5% yearly (or CPI, whichever is greater) without member vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote of each membership class. Assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid, with 12% annual interest and collection costs.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No business, daycare, nursing facility, or commercial activity. No signs except a single 4 sq ft 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign. No open burning or incinerators. Trash must be in covered containers and not visible except during collection. All utility lines must be underground.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.